Equipment Technician - Full Time, Westfield Country Club

For you, making people feel welcome is your life’s work. You’re the kind of person that greets new guests warmly, and by the time they leave they feel like old friends. That’s an approach that helps you grow a hospitality career at Westfield.

 

Position Title: Golf Course Equipment Technician, Full Time 

 

About the job:

 

The Golf Course Equipment Technician is responsible for all aspects of the Westfield Country Club Golf Course Equipment Repair Program, turf equipment fleet management, and maintenance facility upkeep. Assists with the day-to-day operations of the golf course in order to create meaningful, memorable experiences for members, agents, employees and customers. Provides ongoing customer service excellence and duty of care for employees and guests. Collaborates with other Golf Course Operations and Real Estate Operations employees to provide direction and performance of the departments.

 

JOIN OUR TEAM!

 

• We strive to create a workplace culture that is fun, safe and rewarding.
• Work on modern equipment that is well maintained and replaced on a 5-8 year Capital Equipment schedule.
• Equipment Technicians work as a team to maintain equipment on both the North and South Courses.
• Clean, airconditioned shop space with equipment lift and tools pro-vided.
• Focus on career development and training. Could include GCSAA’s EM Level 1 & 2 certificate program and CTEM certification program.
• Westfield Country Club is host to outings and tournaments such as Bridgestone Westfield Legends Pro-Am (Senior PGA Tour Player) and The Ohio Open.

 

The Compensation, Benefits and Perks

 

• Health Insurance, Pension and 401K, Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
• Paid Time Off - Starts at 144 hours/year
• Sick Time - 40 hours/year
• Uniforms, boots, and PPE provided
• Golf Privileges: (2) Complimentary 18 Hole round w/ Cart per week
• Free use of Practice Facility
• On-site complimentary fitness center
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Free staff appreciation lunches and golf events periodically throughout the season.
• Discounted employee meals, apparel, and merchandise
• GCSAA and NOGCSA Dues paid

 

Requirements:

 

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience at a golf course equipment maintenance operation or related work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of golf course maintenance procedures and golf course equipment repair.
• Experience with small engine repair, welding, hydraulic and electric trouble shooting, cutting unit repair and adjustment, sprayer repair and calibration and/or mechanical maintenance/repair.
• Experience collaborating with others to ensure an efficient and effective team environment.
• Experience maintaining a high degree of customer service focus.
• A turfgrass equipment certificate or 2-year college degree in Turfgrass or commensurate experience.
• A valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Ability to remain on feet standing and walking for the majority of the workday including walking over varying terrain.
• Ability to work outside and tolerate extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain movement, bend, lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as:  telephone, computer, Management software, Irrigation System software, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc.
• Ability to operate an automobile within the parameters of the driving policy.
• Ability to work in an environment where pesticides and other chemicals are used.
• Ability to work with and handle fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides under the direction of a Licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator.
• Ability to travel as required.

 

Courses:

 

South Course

 

This historic course is nearly 6800 yards of meticulously manicured playing surface. Complete with views of the Clubhouse, Blair Center fountains, and the iconic 16th hole bridge, the South Course has long been a favorite of golfers in Northeast Ohio. This course was originally Designed by Geoffrey S. Cornish, and most recently renovated by Hurdzan Golf Design.

 

North Course

 

This course is a 6,733 yard links style featuring firm playing surfaces, open terrain, links style bunkering and the distinct look of fescue in the secondary rough. The experience is complete with hardscapes reflective of a European country side; rustic style cart paths, free standing boulder walls and a homestead style ruin feature. This course was originally Designed by Geoffrey S. Cornish, and most recently renovated by Hurdzan Golf Design. 

 

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to successfully operate the Westfield Country Club Golf Courses and Grounds through confident leadership, responsible management and unified teamwork, resulting in the highest level of service and product standards that equal or exceed those of Westfield Insurance, its customers, members and invited guests.

 

Westfield is an insurance company that cares about relationships. We know that spending time together builds trust, brings joy and creates memories. It’s what gets us excited about hosting guests at our world-class country club, conference center and inn. Our full-time hospitality team plans and serves an exciting range of corporate, social and holiday events – all while enjoying competitive pay and excellent benefits. Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.